Environmental Standards and Permits Flashcards

Which federal environmental law requires contractors to notify the EPA before demolishing or renovating buildings containing asbestos?

Answer: NESHAP (National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants)

NESHAP regulations require notification to the EPA and Illinois EPA before any asbestos abatement or demolition activities.

In Illinois, which agency must be notified before disturbing lead-based paint in pre-1978 residential structures?

Answer: Illinois EPA and IDPH (Department of Public Health)

Illinois EPA and the Illinois Department of Public Health oversee lead-based paint regulations, requiring notification and certified contractors for abatement.

What is a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) required for in Illinois?

Answer: Construction sites disturbing one or more acres of land

Illinois EPA requires a SWPPP for construction sites that disturb one or more acres to prevent sediment and pollutants from entering waterways.

Before disposing of construction debris in Illinois, a contractor must verify that materials do not contain:

Answer: Regulated hazardous waste requiring special disposal

Regulated hazardous waste such as asbestos, lead paint debris, and contaminated soil requires special disposal methods under Illinois EPA rules.

Which Illinois permit is required before discharging stormwater from a construction site into a waterway?

Answer: NPDES Construction General Permit (issued by Illinois EPA)

The NPDES Construction General Permit from Illinois EPA is required to authorize stormwater discharges from construction sites.

Contractors working in Illinois wetlands must obtain a permit from which federal agency?

Answer: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regulates activities in wetlands and navigable waters under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act.